beitangmoran: (serious)
北堂墨染 || Beitang Moran ([personal profile] beitangmoran) wrote in [community profile] eastbound2022-12-12 05:48 pm

un : dappled peals of the parted seas (voice)

Since Master Kaneki disappeared and Master Marcos found the heart, I feel like it is only fair I disclose the information Master Kaneki was supposed to give out before he unfortunately vanished.

I approached him about the heart again not long after we reached Serthica because I suddenly remembered a conversation I had back in Taravast, and once again, I can only apologize for not making the connection sooner, but things fell into place for me a bit late.

[And also, you and everyone else were busy trying not to get eaten by giant squids and stopping a volcano from erupting, Moran, that happened.]

As I mentioned to Master Kaneki, I have a theory as to who the heart belongs to. It remains a theory, as we only have circumstantial evidence, but I do believe it has merits.

Back in Taravast, after the coup, I had the opportunity to have a quick conversation with Don Bonaccorso. He told us things at the time that I did not quite understand, and we could not ask for more - he was already feeble. Back then, I asked Don Bonaccorso what the real price was that was paid for the peace of Taravast, since clearly the tale of the witches was a fairytale to appease the people.

He told me he made a deal, with a 'Brother White'.

In exchange for the weapons and the submission of Taravast, Don Bonaccorso asked for a guarantee. Something to make sure the city wouldn't be attacked. He asked this 'Brother White' to surrender something precious to him and that would grieve him should he lose it if Taravast were attacked. Something that was buried in the hunting grounds of the palace, where Master Kaneki was later sent by the Merchant to retrieve it without being told what it was.

All this leads me to believe this might the heart of the White Traveler, or the Brother White, or whatever other name he's been called in our presence. If not his, then that of someone close or important to him, but I would lean towards it being his. It is, at the very least, related to him.

Which is why, as Master Marcos suggested, we should try to keep it very safe.
downswing: (edge)

un: absterge | here w murder

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-12 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Unless to shatter it is to vanquish the man.
downswing: (egalitarian)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-12 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Preserving the hear won Taravast no advantage.
downswing: (asunder)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-13 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
A limited boon.
downswing: (egalitarian)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-14 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Few locals knew of the agreement.
downswing: (extend)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-14 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
What assurance have we of the alternative?

We have reunited dark omens.
downswing: (dialect)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-15 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
You speak fairly. We must reclaim the tongue.
downswing: (magnolia)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-16 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Sword's blade.
downswing: (brokerage)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-16 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Five is his own side.
downswing: (deed done)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-20 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
You educate the incorrect party.
downswing: (wildcard)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-20 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
You prefer murder by evening hours.
downswing: (egalitarian)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-22 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
He does not make it so.
downswing: (十一)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-26 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I am no child to be spoken to of expectations of patience.

He will be asked.
downswing: (magnolia)

[personal profile] downswing 2022-12-26 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
As intended.
weifinder: (ask | where shadows hide)

[personal profile] weifinder 2022-12-14 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
Was someone suggesting we eat it?

( he's not making light so much as asking what the danger to it is. he isn't surprised at the possibility... but it is curious enough. )

Is it an adult sized heart, or child sized?
weifinder: (wine | by you wrapped up tight)

[personal profile] weifinder 2022-12-15 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Then so I shall. Thank you, Moran.
weifinder: (oh... | still sweating from the rush)

[personal profile] weifinder 2022-12-17 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Haaaah, that is likely so. Wrath may have insight as well.
weifinder: (touched | and something's trying)

[personal profile] weifinder 2022-12-21 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
Gladly. Not worth remaining silent.
weifinder: (smile | here stands a man)

[personal profile] weifinder 2022-12-25 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
If nothing else, I can observe that it... is what it is, if allowed.

( he's sounding a bit amused now )